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COLAISTE CHIARAIN
Keeping you informed
IN THIS ISSUE
Meet our
Leadership teams
1st years take to
the hills
Sporting
achievements
Donation for the
Victims
THE YOUTH
FIGHTS BACK
BY ANDREW GILBEY
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FINDING
LIGHT
AMIDST
DARKNESS
BY NIKKI MALFERRARI
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leadership involves providing our
Student
with opportunities to practice
students
develop a range of leadership skills in
and
supportive, learning and social
a
where success and errors are
environment
and reflected upon.
processed
are required to communicate
Leaders
engage in critical thinking, lead
well,
in problem solving and planning.
groups
leadership framework within Coláiste
The
provides opportunities and
Chiaráin
that facilitate our students'
experiences
from school life into the
transition
and beyond into the world of
community
membership of the Student consists
The
eighteen students elected from the
of
body. Three students are elected
student
from 2nd and 3rd year groups and
from
from 5th and 6th year groups.
six
is recommended that shortly after the
It
of the school year, the First Year
start
should nominate a number of first
Head
student from each class to attend
year
meetings as observers.
Council
in Coláiste Chiaráin form an
Prefects
part of the pastoral care structure
integral
the school. Prefects will be involved in
in
aspects of school life and act as
many
to the school at all times.
ambassadors
set an example of the highest
Prefects
standards of uniform and
personal
punctuality, attendance,
appearance,
Mentors are 5th Year students who
Peer
to undergo training in leadership,
volunteer
and communication
relationship-building
order to work solely with incoming 1st
in
students to help them adapt to their
Year
school surroundings. Peer Mentors
new
the 1st Year students every week and
meet
a helping hand in enabling them to
are
new people from within the school
meet
community.
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S c h o o l L e a d e r s h i p
Student Council
Leadership is not about a title or a
designation. It's about impact,
influence and inspiration.
work and adult responsibility.
Prefects
Peer Mentors
courtesy and attention to school rules.
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is a voluntary organisation working with
Gluais
Year Students in schools in Ballyfermot,
Transition
Lucan and Leixlip. Gluais aims to teach
Clondalkin,
people leadership skills which they can then
young
back to their schools and use for the benefit of
take
entire school.
their
Students undertake an intensive 5 day training
Gluais
where they engage in a variety of exercises
course
in Coláiste Chiaráin form an integral part of
Prefects
pastoral care structure in the school. Prefects
the
be involved in many aspects of school life and
will
as ambassadors to the school at all times.
act
set an example of the highest personal
Prefects
of uniform and appearance, punctuality,
standards
Gluais
Subject Assistants
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attendance, courtesy and attention to school rules.
with their trainers.
K e e p i n g y o u i n f o r m e d
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done to Ciarán Connolly, who competed twice Internationally over the
Well
Ciarán, a fifth year student in Coláiste Chiaráin, competed for his
Summer.
in High Jump. He competed in the School's Athletics Competitions
country
this year, where he won a silver medal in the All-Ireland School's
earlier
This earned him his place to compete at the Tailteann
Championships.
representing Leinster, where he won the title. This led to Ciarán
Games,
selected for the Irish team to compete in the SIAB's (School's
being
Athletics Board), where he competed against the top athletes
International
result of his Club Competition success where he came second in the All-Ireland. His next success was on the
as
Team for the Celtic Games, where he placed second in an Irish, Scottish and Welsh field. We are very proud
Irish
Tiernan represented the school over the summer in the Division B
Sorcha
European Basketball Championships which were held in Dublin. A
U18
finish for team Ireland saw them reach the final and lose out to a
historic
polished German side. Beating basketball powerhouses Ukraine,
well
Israel and Great Britain in front of sellout crowds in the National
Poland,
Arena along the way the team secured promotion to the “A”
Basketball
next year.
Division
about the event Sorcha said her highlight was beating Poland
Speaking
the semi-final: “When we beat Poland to get to the final and secure a
in
finish it was unbelieveable. Having lost to them the previous two
podium
in the Championships there was some history between the two
years
and it was a very hard fought match where we had to come from behind to beat them”. She added that
teams
received great support and that it was brilliant to see so many people from Coláiste Chiaráin and Leixlip at
they
games.
the
final schools handball under 16
Leinster
Bracken:
Ciara
Irish U16 basketball team (European
Captain
Skopje, Summer 2017)
championships,
U16 basketball team (European
Irish
Sofia, Summer 2017)
championships,
U18 3X3 basketball team (European
Irish
Riga, Summer 2017)
championships,
U15 basketball development squad
Irish
Akorede:
Fatimah
U15 basketball development squad
Irish
Masterson:
Caoimhe
U15 basketball development squad
Irish
Harrington, Ciara Bracken, Anna Cullen
Ciara
Intermediate Camogie team - county
Leixlip
2017
champions
Harrington
Ciara
Minor camogie panel - All Ireland semi
Kildare
finalists
Cribben
Wayne
boxing team
Irish
Cassandro
Rhys
Boxing team
Irish
Geraghty
Killian
Boxing team
Irish
Silke
Ciaran
in 7 a side Kildare and Shield Winner in
1st
hurling
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Sporting Achievements
Ciaran Connolly
of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
This was Ciarán's first time wearing the Irish Singlet, and he did himself, the
school, and his country proud when he won silver. He was also selected for the Irish team once again in August,
Sorcha Tiernan
of Ciarán.
Mollie Dagg:
Conor Walsh:
Tiernan Howe:
Niamh Masterson:
Ciara Mulleady:
Irish U15 basketball development squad
P A G E T W O

school was visited recently by the
The
Intermediate cup in. Senior
Kildare
Ciara Harrington, Anna Cullen
student's
Ciara Bracken were all part of the
and
Leixlip team and our Coláiste
victorious
camogie girls came out to
Chiaráin
them and manager Bernie
congratulate
A big thanks to Ms.Murphy for
Shinnors!
Chiarian produced a high quality second half to qualify for this
Colaiste
Dublin hurling schools quarter final. Leading by only 5 points at half
years
to a battling Colaiste Mhuire team, the Leixlip lads turned on the
time
in the second half to qualify for the quarter finals for the second year
style
a row. This was a great result and performance after the
in
of losing to local rivals Confey College last week. Colaiste
disappointment
got off to the worst possible start when they conceded a goal
Chiarain
Colaiste Mhuires first attack. However, Colaiste Chiarain soon fought
from
into the game and were ahead at the half-time whistle 1.7 to 1.2 with
back
goal coming from Ben Travers.
the
Chiaráin students who received their Irish caps in Tallagh
Coláiste
having represented their country with distinction in 2017.
recently
done to all...we are very proud of you and your achievements. (L-R)
Well
Howe, Ciara Mulleady, Conor Walsh, Fatimah Akorede, Sorcha
Tiernan
great wins in three days for U19 boys and girls basketball teams. On
Three
the girls beat Holy Faith, Clontarf 55-45 in the league. The boys
Tuesday,
St. Aidans, Whitehall by 10 yesterday and the girls beat Scoil Chríost
beat
Portlaoise today 73-61 in their cup games. Well done to all the players
Rí,
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her assistance in organising the visit.
and their coach Yvonne Bracken on a great week!
Tiernan, Caoimhe Masterson, Niamh Masterson, Ciara Bracken, Yvonne
Bracken (Coláiste Chiaráin coach)
P A G E T W O

Iníon Ní Scanaill i mbun díospóireachta an tseachtain seo chaite.
Rang
ag an dá fhoireann...maith sibh! Ms. Ní Scanaill's Irish class
An-argóintí
last week. There were great arguments from both sides...well
debating
done!
Chiarain’s senior debating team had a wonderful victory in their first
Colaiste
of the year against Patrician Secondary School Newbridge. Our team,
debate
of Saoirse Flattery (captain), Nathan Carney, Ellen Coburn and
comprising
Wall, successfully opposed the motion that “To end hunger, the world
David
embrace GMOs” in the first round of the prestigious Concern debate
must
Well done to all involved.
competition.
Social Justice group was delighted to welcome Deirdre Walsh, Youth
Our
Officer from Amnesty International. A group of aspiring activists ,
Activism
Junior and students gathered in the library where Deirdre explained the
both
of Amnesty to the group and gave them great direction on setting up
work
Amnesty group in the school. The students were left enthused and are
an
to take action as soon as possible !
resolved
Amnesty Group took their first action in solidarity with the leader of
Our
Turkey Idil Eser who is being held in prison in Turkey. Today along
Amnesty
other Amnesty groups across the world we wish Idil a 'Happy Birthday'
with
action was taken in conjunction with other groups to highlight the
this
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Arts and Literature
Senior debating
Junior debating
Social Justice
injustice of her case.
P A G E T W O

Chiarain’s senior debating team had a wonderful victory in their first
Colaiste
of the year against Patrician Secondary School Newbridge. Our team,
debate
of Saoirse Flattery (captain), Nathan Carney, Ellen Coburn and
comprising
Wall, successfully opposed the motion that “To end hunger, the world
David
embrace GMOs” in the first round of the prestigious Concern debate
must
Well done to all involved.
competition.
TY class had a great time camping in Larchill. The weather was
The
fine. Activities included high ropes, archery and grass sledding.
mostly
Men shed paid us a visit today and presented a magnificent
Clondalkin's
for use in our memorial garden. The bench was made and presented
bench
memory of all past students and staff members who have died over the
in
Our sincere appreciation to the group and in particular to past staff
years.
Lennon, Michael McGreevy and Kevin Sherwin delivered and installed
Thomas
bench.
the
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Outdoor Recreation
First Year Hike
Transition Year Sleepover
Smores and toasted marshmallows were eaten in abundance.
member Kevin Sherwin for his efforts in organising this wonderful gift.
P A G E T W O

Coláiste Chiaráin our belief is that good mental health and wellbeing are essential characteristics for
In
learning. As part of our Social, Personal and Health Education, we offer a wide range of workshops
successful
third and sixth year students benefit from study skills seminars presented by Super Generation who aim to
First,
effective study skills techniques in the learner, ensuring they have the tools, strategies and mindset to
embed
agencies, such as Accord, The Samaritans and Aware present educational programmes designed to help
Other
people learn new ways to deal with concerns and challenges in life.
young
Year students participate in the Sticks and Stones anti-bullying programme which teaches that every
Second
should be able to fulfil his or her potential free from the damage that bullying causes.
child
Maureen Griffin, forensic psychologist has spoken on a number of occasions to all students on the topic of
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Safety and Cyber bullying.
Internet
is a drama presentation enjoyed by first and second years. It addresses the serious issues of bullying
Humorfit
substance abuse in a memorable and fun way.
and
Friends and Breathe are resilience building programmes presented within school through the subject SPHE.
My
programmes help participants build positive relationships with others through confidence, self-esteem,
These
Management
Stress
Alpha course, Retreats and Smile week are initiatives within the school which provide learning
The
to enhance the physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing of students. They aim to build
opportunities
skills and help students develop a strong sense of connectedness to their school and to their community.
life
inspirational speakers are invited to speak to year groups. In the last academic year senior students
Frequently,
to a presentation from Fionnbar Walsh from The Donal Walsh Foundation. Such occasions are
listened
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Mental Health and Well Being
and seminars both from within the school and from outside agencies.
succeed.
positive communication using eye contact, brave body language and speaking voice.
memorable moments for students as they are opened up to the many colours of life.
P A G E T W O